Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Softcover

Symonds MD MB BS FRCOG FFPHM FACOG(Hon) FRANZCOG(Hon), E. Malcolm

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443071470 ISBN 13: 9780443071478

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2004

Synopsis

A concise, attractive textbook of obstetrics and gynaecology written primarily for undergraduate medical students that presents all the essential information on this speciality in an interesting and digestible way, by means of succinctly written text and a variety of helpful boxes, 'tips' and illustrations.

new arrangement of contents in sections (reproductive sciences, obstetrics, gynaecology,) - division into sections makes for easy reference

completely rewritten text, employing a new presentation that makes use of more headings, lists and boxes - makes book more attractive and easier to find specific types of material

new chapter on fetal assessment, including intrapartum monitoring

all illustrations redrawn for this edition

full colour throughout

plentiful boxes and tables in all chapters

the text incorporate 'tips' and information pointers - displayed as small integrated boxes and preceded by a recognisable icon

each chapter will also end with a summary - an ideal revision aid

• New chapter on fetal assessment that discusses intrapartum monitoring.
  
• Arranges contents in sections on reproductive sciences, obstetrics, gynecology―for easy reference.
  
• Features a superb art program―in full color throughout―with completely redrawn illustrations.
  
• Presents a wealth of information via new boxes including ethical dilemmas boxes and practical procedures boxes.
  
• Offers a concise summary of pathological conditions that overlap in clinical conditions boxes.
  
• Provides a wealth of case histories to illustrate the presentation and management of key clinical conditions or signs and symptoms.
  
• Highlights the management of life-threatening situations in emergency boxes.
  
• Incorporates alerts and practice tips throughout.
  
• Provides a key facts summary at the end of each chapter to aid in reader comprehension.

About this title

About the Author

E. Malcolm Symonds, MD, FRCOG, FFPHM, FACOG (Hon), Foundation Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK; and Ian M Symonds, DM, BMedSci, BM, BS, MRCOG, Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK

Edition details

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443071470
• ISBN 13: 9780443071478
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 408
• Editor: Symonds MB BS MMedSci DM FRCOG FRANZCOG Ian M.